Newspapering in a Time of One Party Rule

Michael Sweeney

Michael T. Sweeney, of Minneapolis, became Chairman of the Board of Star Tribune Media Holdings, the holding company for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, in September 2009. He also remains a partner in Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison, Inc. in Minneapolis, which he joined in 2000. He served as that firm's Managing Partner from 2001 through 2008. Prior to joining GHJ&M, he was President of Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd. He is also director of First Solar, Inc. (NASDQ:FSLR), where he chairs the Compensation Committee. He is a trustee of the Guthrie Theater and the Walker Art Center.